You’ve heard this before. As important as keeping good oral hygiene at home is, it is also equally important to make it a point to make regular visits to your dentist. It’s more than just keeping your teeth looking good for years to come. You need to make these regular appointments if you want to keep your teeth and gums in check.
Here are some of the top reasons why should always make it a point to see your dentist according to your prescribed appointment schedule:
Sometimes, it doesn’t matter how well you take care of your teeth. For reasons wholly beyond your control, they may still end up damaged, as when they are subjected to trauma. In such cases, a piece of your tooth might break off.
Sometimes the piece that falls off is small enough that it doesn’t cause pain, but if the underlying nerves are exposed, your tooth will become extra sensitive, especially when eating hot or cold food. And since fractures make it easier for bacteria to invade your tooth, people should see a dentist in Maryville, TN immediately should they experience this problem.
In the meantime, however, following are some first-aid tips to deal with a broken tooth.
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Dr. Kim C. Norman 